Missing salty potato chips and pretzels? Here is a Chickpea snack with a simple master recipe for roasting and four flavour ideas to get you started. You can really put any topping on these babies. If you’re out of ideas, think about your favourite snack mix or popcorn flavors to get some inspiration. You’ll be surprised how quickly they disappear!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbonzo beans) from dried beans
1 tablespoons olive oil
seasonings of your choice (see below for suggestions)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare the beans for roasting by draining and rinsing them, then letting them dry on a towel until most of the excess moisture is absorbed.
Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until the beans are crunchy throughout (just test one- if they are still mostly soft on the inside and there’s no crunch, keep baking).
Immediately while beans are still hot, toss with olive oil and seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature. They are best the first day, but can be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Seasoning Suggestions (add more or less if you like, these are just guidelines)
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbonzo beans) from dried beans
1 tablespoons olive oil
seasonings of your choice (see below for suggestions)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare the beans for roasting by draining and rinsing them, then letting them dry on a towel until most of the excess moisture is absorbed.
Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until the beans are crunchy throughout (just test one- if they are still mostly soft on the inside and there’s no crunch, keep baking).
Immediately while beans are still hot, toss with olive oil and seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature. They are best the first day, but can be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Seasoning Suggestions (add more or less if you like, these are just guidelines)
Sesame Soy - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.
Honey Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch nutmeg, 1 tablespoons honey (you can throw these back in the oven for 10-15 minutes to carmelize if you like).
Golden Topping - 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper.
Smoky Spice Blend - 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, pinch cayenne (optional)
Yield: 2 servings (2 cups)
Yield: 2 servings (2 cups)
NUTRUITION PROFILE: low sodium, high fiber
Source: recipes adapted from Oven Love
